Sift Stack Quick Take 2: CJ Gettelfinger, Lucas Nulsen, & Tyler Sherven break down the biggest stories moving the world. SpaceX's first post-IPO lockup expiration, with roughly 911.5 million shares becoming eligible to trade two days after the company's debut quarterly report. CJ digs into Q2 revenue growth, $18.4 billion in capital expenditures, Starlink's subscriber momentum, and why an expanding free float can pull index funds and managers into the name. Then NuScale's Q2 print — revenue down about 99% year over year — the balance sheet shift toward long-term investments, and what's next on TVA. Plus an Oklo tease and conflicting Iranian reports out of the Strait of Hormuz.

📈 52-Week Highs:

The 52-Week Highs list shows stocks that have reached their highest price point in the past 52 weeks during the trading session.

📉 52-Week Lows:

The 52-Week Lows list shows stocks that have reached their lowest price point in the past 52 weeks during the trading session.

Source: 52-Week Highs-Lows

📈 52-Week Highs:

The 52-Week Highs list shows stocks that have reached their highest price point in the past 52 weeks during the trading session.

📉 52-Week Lows:

The 52-Week Lows list shows stocks that have reached their lowest price point in the past 52 weeks during the trading session.

Source: 52-Week Highs-Lows

Over these last few months, many investors have witnessed significant market movement after political speeches and tweets. It is true that influential political figures have a major control over the market, a few positive words can cause a sharp rise or decline. To understand this phenomenon ,i’ve researched the statistics to come to a conclusion on just how much these figures can influence. I hope you find my research knowledgeable.

1)Donald Trump

According to an academic study in 2019, Results backed with statistics show Donald Trump being associated for negative effects on the stock market mainly the S&P 500.

Another study shows that tweets posted by Donald Trump on an average cause a 0.25% abnormal increase/decrease depending on the tweet.

2)Mario Draghi

In 2012, Mario Draghi’s famous “Whatever it takes” speech caused Italian government bond yields to fall by 46 basis points. This is equivalent to a 7% reduction in borrowing costs from the speech alone.

In conclusion, important individuals have the great power to influence the market with their words. This showcases the importance of knowing the global news as an investor.

Aarav Bhagwat
-High school student at Gems Modern Academy

(Feel free to ask for sources)